NOPD arrests officer for theft

New Orleans, LA – Members of the New Orleans Police Department have arrested Kelvin Jackson, an eight-year veteran officer of the Department. Officer Jackson was arrested by Public Integrity Bureau investigators at 7:00 p.m., yesterday evening, and booked at Central Lock-up with theft and possession of stolen property valued at approximately $3,000.00. The incident occurred at Walmart Super-Store, 4001 Behrman Highway.

According to investigators, P.I.B received a call from the Loss Prevention Division of Walmart Super-Store stating that Police Officer Kelvin Jackson was observed on their video surveillance camera placing stolen merchandise in his personal vehicle, while working a paid authorized security detail.

P.I.B. reviewed the surveillance tapes and positively identified Kelvin Jackson as the suspect. P.I.B. obtained a search warrant for Jackson’s residence where they located the stolen property.

Jackson, who was assigned to the Fourth District, was arrested and booked without incident and immediately resigned.